modest

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmɑdəst/

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Adjective

Positive modest

Comparative more modest

Superlative most modest

1. If you are modest, you do not show too much pride for what you've done, what you have, or what you can do

   Look at that painting... You are an amazing artist!

   Me? No, it's not that hard. You could do it, too.

   Don't be so modest!

2. If something is modest, it is very simple; not being showy or highly decorated
3. If something is modest, it is limited or moderate in amount

   She supported her two children on the 'modest salary of a secretary.

Antonyms

• immodest
• arrogant

Related words

• modesty